Speaking of Charlie, which I have been the past few days: a day or so ago, he pondered a cosmic question: Which American city can the honor of being "Beertown." No surprise, his answer has sparked debate. (See the comments to his original post.) And the always thoughtful Jeff Alworth of Beervana responds here.

Maureen Ogle

Website of Maureen Ogle, author and historian. Books include Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer, In Meat We Trust: An Unexpected History of Carnivore America, and Key West: History of An Island of Dreams.